Compare 1969, and the launch of Apollo 11 to 2020, and the successful docking of the crewed Dragon Endeavor with the International Space Station. Both milestones in the push that the United States made into space happened against similar backdrops of racial protest. The Smithsonian Institution has called upon its various member museums to delve more deeply into these connections, to provide context to the history. The National Air and Space Museum has joined this effort through several recent stories and blogs.
NASM Promotes Stories on African-American Aviation Experience
Key Takeaways:
- The article highlights a parallel between major U.S. space milestones (Apollo 11 in 1969 and Dragon Endeavor in 2020) and periods of significant racial protest in the United States.
- The National Air and Space Museum (NASM) is actively engaging with this history, exploring the diverse and often challenging perspectives of individuals in aviation who overcame racial barriers.
- Neal V. Loving, an African American pilot, aircraft designer, and founder of the first all-black Civil Air Patrol squadron, is featured as a prime example of perseverance and genius in aviation history.
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